Merchandise Planning Manager - Global Retail

Michael Page; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Influence planning strategy

International exposure

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a leading international retail group to hire a Merchandise Planning specialist in the Philippines. The role emphasizes seasonal planning, forecasting, and stock optimization across channels, with a hybrid work setup.

You will collaborate with regional teams, drive data-driven decisions, and deliver insights to leadership. The ideal candidate brings proven merchandise planning experience and strong Excel and BI tool skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in merchandise planning, retail planning, buying, forecasting.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen with advanced Excel capabilities.
• Experience using planning systems and BI tools (Power BI or Tableau).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute seasonal merchandise and assortment plans aligned to business objectives.
• Lead forecasting and sales planning to support commercial growth targets.
• Analyse product performance, consumer trends, and market insights to identify opportunities and risks.
• Determine purchase requirements and trading strategies to support revenue objectives.
• Monitor stock health, sell-through performance, weeks of supply, and product lifecycle metrics.
• Drive allocation and replenishment plans to optimise product availability across channels.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to excess stock, shortages, and demand fluctuations.
• Deliver regular business reviews, forecasting insights, and commercial recommendations to leadership.
• Maintain planning systems, reporting accuracy, and product data integrity.
• Partner with regional and cross-functional stakeholders to improve planning effectiveness and execution.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Forecasting

Power BI

Tableau

Stakeholder management

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

• International retail company


• Career progression, competitive salary package and hybrid work set up

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global retail organisation known for its strong consumer brands, multi-channel presence, and commitment to commercial excellence. The company continues to invest in data-driven planning capabilities to drive sustainable growth and enhance customer experiences.

Job Description

• Develop and execute seasonal merchandise and assortment plans aligned to business objectives.


• Lead forecasting and sales planning to support commercial growth targets.


• Analyse product performance, consumer trends, and market insights to identify opportunities and risks.


• Determine purchase requirements and trading strategies to support revenue objectives.


• Monitor stock health, sell-through performance, weeks of supply, and product lifecycle metrics.


• Drive allocation and replenishment plans to optimise product availability across channels.


• Identify and mitigate risks related to excess stock, shortages, and demand fluctuations.


• Deliver regular business reviews, forecasting insights, and commercial recommendations to leadership.


• Maintain planning systems, reporting accuracy, and product data integrity.


• Partner with regional and cross-functional stakeholders to improve planning effectiveness and execution.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience in merchandise planning, retail planning, buying, forecasting.


• Strong analytical and commercial acumen with advanced Excel capabilities.


• Experience using planning systems and business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau.


• Strong understanding of assortment planning, allocation, replenishment, and forecasting principles.


• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary & benefits package


• Opportunity to influence planning strategy within a global retail environment


• Collaborative culture with strong career growth and international exposure